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Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc

EIN 35-0888017 · Indianapolis, IN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis is to promote the vision of a vibrant, engaged, inclusive, and sustainable Jewish community by serving as its central philanthropic, planning, community engagement, and unifying partner. See Schedule O for continuation.

Income
$8.4 million
Spending
$9.4 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
101.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
34
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$304,952, executive vice president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 101.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    79 of 79 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $6.0 million spent. Annual Grant Program - Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. (JFGI) raises donations through an annual campaign and endowment contributions. Those funds are granted through an annual planning & allocations process to U.S. based Jewish agencies that provide services and programs to both the Jewish & general community of Indianapolis, in, as well as to provide support for Jews in need overseas. JFGI also provides shared services supporting security, campus and technology needs on campus, through proceeds raised in the annual campaign and external grants.
  2. $747,847 spent. Jewish Family Services (JFS) offers a continuum of multi-generational services that enhance the health, well-being, and dignity of families and older adults in our local community. JFS is the social services department of the Jewish federation of greater Indianapolis. Jewish Family Service runs many social service programs such as KAVOD (helps expand outreach to holocaust survivors living in Indianapolis area). The goal of the program is to reduce barriers to services, promote socialization and prevent re-traumatization, Popsie's Pantry (food and household items assistance to those in need), counseling and case management, economic assistance and transportation services in economic crisis and more.
  3. $522,160 spent. JFGI's engagement department runs a variety of programs to support Jewish experiences throughout the greater Indianapolis area and connects people to the Jewish community. We provide programming for people of all ages with direct programming geared towards families with young children, school aged children and young adults. Program partners include PJ Library, Honeycomb, and the Indianapolis Public Library. Additionally, we provide resources to the broader community through the Maurer Jewish Community Library, which is part of the Indianapolis Public Library shared system.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1955.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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